I just got back from my Nerve doctor, a Physiatrist, pain specialist...I have had four total carpal tunnel surgeries. Three on my hands and one ulnar nerve relocation in my left elbow. The results from my latest nerve conduction study show that I have rather bad nerve damage in my left elbow that is permanent. Riding antagonizes the pain and numbness. I ride a Rivendell Atlantis and it has been pretty much my only bike for the past 20 years or so. I run a White Brothers suspension seatpost, B-17 saddle, 2.2 wide tires at 40 psi, 100mm dirtdrop stem at max extension and woodchipper bars. I wear gel gloves and use brooks handlebar tape. I see two options. Sell my Atlantis (oh God NO!) and buy a 29er with a front suspension fork or full suspension (I have a bad back and have had multiple back surgeries) or run my air pressure at 20psi with ridiculously fat handlebar padding. I have very little weight on my hands as the *bottoms of the drops are level or higher than my saddle*. I have tried flat bars, bike fits, noodles, alt bars etc. The wood chippers are the most comfy so far. Does anyone have any experience with numb hands and cyclist palsy? I am counting on the collective mind...P.S. I have been a race team mechanic, a racers coach and managed bike shops, so I am somewhat knowledgable on bike fit and options. Also I can't ride stooped over due to my back problems, ie; road bike position. Rest isn't an option, because I refuse to own a car (PTSD issues) and the bike is my only transportation. Help? Thanks in advance.
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